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Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Gondola Ride in Venice

4.4(418 reviews)Venice, Italy
5h30DurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participants will explore St. Mark’s Basilica, known for its golden mosaics and frescoes, with guidance from local experts. The tour includes a visit to Doge's Palace, highlighting the rich art and history of Venice. A walking tour around the Rialto Bridge in the city center is also part of the experience. Additionally, there is an opportunity for a gondola ride through the canals, providing views of historic landmarks. This tour is suitable for individuals interested in history and culture. It may not be ideal for those with mobility issues due to walking involved. Travelers should be aware of the duration and group size when booking.

Itinerary

1

Ponte di Rialto

The iconic Rialto Bridge

2

Piazza San Marco

You will discover the most beautiful Square in the world: Piazza San Marco.

3

Basilica di San Marco

Iconic St. Mark's Basilica

4

Palazzo Ducale

Majestic Doge's Palace

5

Ponte dei Sospiri

The bridge of Sighs, the bridge which connect the Doge's Palace to the Prison's Palace

What's included / not included

Audio receivers for groups of 10 or moreShared gondola ride and Gondola tradition introduction (if option is selected)Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library accessProfessional guideSt. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticketVenice Gallery: a unique Vr experience of venice in the past (if option is selected)Rialto Bridge Walking Tour (if option is selected)Bridge of Sighs accessSt. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tourCasanova Lunch at Historical Restaurant (if option is selected)Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket and Doge's Palace Prisons access
Hotel pickup and drop-offGuided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana LibraryEntry fees not specified in the inclusions

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit our website.
  • For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
  • The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

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